{"id":1761,"date":"2020-02-03T13:23:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T12:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/guides-achat\/difference-between-chemex-conical-coffee-dripper\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T11:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T10:28:10","slug":"difference-between-chemex-conical-coffee-dripper","status":"publish","type":"buyer-guides","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/guide\/difference-between-chemex-conical-coffee-dripper\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a Chemex and a conical coffee dripper?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>The different types of coffee drippers available<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter.jpg\" alt=\"chemex\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chemex-filter-1536x672.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cone dripper with spiral grooves<\/li>\n<li>Cone dripper with straight grooves<\/li>\n<li>Flat-bottom dripper<\/li>\n<li>Classic dripper<\/li>\n<li>Clever Dripper<\/li>\n<li>Chemex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get fair results for each method, I used the same recipe, the same coffee and the same accessories:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"480px\">\n<h4><strong>Accessories:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonavita variable temperature kettle with gooseneck spout <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/hario-v60-drip-scale-with-timer-black-p-5463.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hario drip scale<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Baratza Forte BG coffee grinder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/hario-glass-jug-v60-coffee-makers-600ml-p-5192.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hario coffee jug<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inker cappuccino cups <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"480px\">\n<h4><strong>Recipe used:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>30g of ground coffee and 500ml of water (4 cups)<\/li>\n<li>Medium-fine ground coffee<\/li>\n<li>Water heated at 88\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>4 minutes of preparation, including 30 seconds of pre-infusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the coffee bean itself, I picked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/cafes-lugat-coffee-beans-moka-sidamo-marabou-from-ethiopia-250g-p-532.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moka Sidamo Marabou<\/a>, a fruity Ethiopian <strong>specialty coffee bean<\/strong> with citrus notes, roasted by our friends at <strong>Caf\u00e9s Lugat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Chemex<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/chemex-m-197.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemex<\/a> coffee maker is perhaps the most popular <strong>slow coffee<\/strong> brewing method. A Chemex is essentially a dripper and a coffee pot all in one. Its design and its shape make the Chemex a unique, desirable object. For the coffee extraction part, it uses its own kind of paper filter, much thicker than usual filters. It means that the Chemex filters out a lot more than other drip methods. The result is an<strong> exceptionally smooth, delicate coffee<\/strong>, not a million miles from a tea-style infusion. The body may be light, but it packs a serious aromatic punch!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Hario V60: the conical dripper with spiral grooves<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its conical shape and spiral grooves, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/hario-v60-4cup-coffee-dripper-vdc02-p-5201.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hario V60<\/a> coffee dripper produces a clean cup of coffee with <strong>pleasing aromatic complexity<\/strong>. Compared to the Chemex, the result is a coffee with more body. Please note: I noticed a real taste difference between the <strong>plastic<\/strong> and<strong> porcelain<\/strong> versions of the V60. Porcelain retains heat better than plastic. It allows the water to flow better during the infusion process. The coffee I made using the plastic dripper had an ever-so-slightly burnt quality and a bitter aftertaste. With the porcelain dripper, the coffee was lighter, with a nice long finish. To get a better result from the plastic dripper, you just need to play around with the grind size (try a little coarser) and lower the water temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Kinto SCS-04-BR: the conical dripper with straight grooves<\/h3>\n<p>Compared to its cousin the V60 coffee dripper, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/grey-kinto-dripper-scs04br-cups-p-15937.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinto dripper<\/a> has a bigger hole and straight grooves. The water flows faster, resulting in a lighter, rounder coffee with better defined aromatic qualities. In other words, a coffee halfway between a Chemex and a V60.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Bairro Alto AltoAir: the wall-free dripper<\/h3>\n<p>Because of its striking futuristic look, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/filter-coffee-maker-c-3_273.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AltoAir dripper<\/a> really stands out from the crowd. The idea behind the design was to remove any material that might affect the coffee extraction. The filter is surrounded by mostly air: the water then flows more easily, more smoothly and a little faster. The result is<strong> a coffee slightly more aromatic<\/strong> and more delicate than the V60. Just like the Kinto, you don\u2019t need to worry about getting a bitter aftertaste. The AltoAir therefore sits somewhere between the Kinto and the V60.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Tiamo K02: the flat-bottomed coffee dripper<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/filter-coffee-maker-c-3_273.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiamo K02<\/a> is a fresh take on the familiar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/kalita-m-899.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalita<\/a> design: a flat-bottomed cone dripper with three holes, using flat-bottom filters (in the shape of cupcake holders). Its design means that the ground coffee spreads out more during the brewing process, making preparation easier. You don\u2019t need to be a qualified barista to make this coffee! As a result, it\u2019s a great option for anyone looking to try out <strong>slow coffee<\/strong> for the first time. The taste is well-rounded and balanced, with a heavier body than the V60.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Melitta: the classic coffee dripper<\/h3>\n<p>Another simple way to get to grips with slow coffee, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/filter-coffee-maker-c-3_273.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melitta drip coffee maker<\/a> is similar in both design and concept to the very first coffee maker invented by Melitta Benz. As such, this dripper has a wide, flat-bottom base and two holes. The result is a <strong>perfectly round and balanced coffee<\/strong>, using a method requiring very little technical skills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3>Mr Clever: the clever coffee dripper<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/clever-coffee-startstop-4cup-filter-dripper-p-24161.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever Dripper<\/a> takes the dripper concept to the next level by allowing you to play around with your infusion time, producing a coffee that\u2019s closer in style to coffee from a French press: very round, well balanced and generally with a stronger body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To sum up, the following scale shows you how the different slow coffee methods compare<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>A little reminder about choosing your coffee<\/strong>&#8230; Enjoying slow coffee is all about unleashing flavours and aromatic notes rather than going for pure strength (like a strong espresso for example). Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/coffee-beans-c-58.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee beans<\/a> and coffee blends will therefore not taste as good using this brewing method. But of course, there\u2019s nothing to say you shouldn\u2019t experiment! <strong>Chemex<\/strong> and <strong>cone drippers<\/strong> work particularly well with coffees with fruity notes, since they offer a more delicate result with intense aromas, while <strong>flat-bottomed, classic and clever drippers <\/strong>are more suited to round, full-bodied gourmet coffees. Once again, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from trying a coffee with notes of dark chocolate using a <strong>Chemex<\/strong>. At the end of the day, technique and recipes can only take you so far: what\u2019s most important is that you enjoy your coffee. Follow your own rules! For what it\u2019s worth, the <strong>Kinto dripper<\/strong> is my favourite. 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